The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

€ 46,300
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520i Touring
€ 74,400
 ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16) ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 520i Touring is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
73.2
81.1
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
57.6 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)
116.9
193.4
193.2 in
Length
193.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4497 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5721 lb
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
11.52 %
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (12 - 16)

General

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
F11
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.98 lb/hp
13.03 lb/hp
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
38 mpg
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
702 mi
BMW 520i Touring
690 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
119.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520i Touring
ALPINA D5 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.3 cu ft